Does Your Housemate Need a Larceny Class?

Does your housemate need a larceny class? Does she steal? If she steals, even once, it needs to be addressed. If she steals twice, the problem is probably quite serious.

There are many signs when someone has a problem with theft. The first and most obvious sign is when your things go missing and you find them in your roommate’s drawer. Sometimes this will start out with her borrowing your earrings or other items and not returning them until you ask. If this happens more than once, be on the alert, there may be a problem.

As a counselor for both in-class and online theft classes I speak to both victims and thieves all the time.

Other signs that your roommate has a theft problem include: no longer worrying about money, wearing new more expensive clothes or jewelry, and you have been “losing” stuff (that may or may not wind up in her possession).

Theft and shoplifting are serious problems and can really ruin someone’s life. If you or someone you care about has a theft or shoplifting problem, please seek help. There are numerous social support organizations and also theft classes.